Decimeters to Feet
Type a value in either box to convert between decimeters and feet. The factor is 0.328084.
| Decimeters | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.328084 ft |
| 2 dm | 0.656168 ft |
| 3 dm | 0.984252 ft |
| 5 dm | 1.64042 ft |
| 10 dm | 3.28084 ft |
| 25 dm | 8.2021 ft |
| 50 dm | 16.404199 ft |
| 100 dm | 32.808399 ft |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Decimeters field.
- The Feet figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Feet field converts back to Decimeters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Decimeters to Feet formula
The factor from decimeters to feet is 0.32808399.
ft = dm × 0.32808399
Put another way, one decimeter is exactly 125/381 feet.
Why this factor: the decimeter and the foot are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.32808399 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.32808399 — or use the Feet to Decimeters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Given 12 dm, multiplying by 0.32808399 yields 3.937008 ft.
12 dm × 0.32808399 = 3.937008 ft
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a decimeter?
A decimeter is one tenth of a meter — 10 centimeters.
Definition: Exactly 0.1 meter by SI prefix definition.
Where it is used: Rare in everyday speech, but it matters because a cubic decimeter is exactly one liter.
Worth knowing: The decimeter's real importance is volumetric: 1 dm³ = 1 L exactly, which is where the liter comes from.
What is a foot?
A foot is twelve inches, the primary unit for human-scale dimensions in the US.
Definition: Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.
Where it is used: Building heights, room dimensions, aviation altitude worldwide, and personal height in the US and UK.
Worth knowing: The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
Decimeters vs Feet
The decimeter is a metric unit while the foot is an imperial unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a decimeter?
One decimeter equals 0.32808399 feet.
What is the formula to convert decimeters to feet?
Multiply the number of decimeters by 0.32808399. To reverse it, divide by 0.32808399 instead.
How do I convert feet back to decimeters?
Divide by 0.32808399, which is the same as multiplying by 3.048.
How many feet are in 10 decimeters?
10 dm works out to 3.28084 ft.
Is there anything to watch out for with decimeters?
The decimeter's real importance is volumetric: 1 dm³ = 1 L exactly, which is where the liter comes from.
How is the decimeter defined?
Exactly 0.1 meter by SI prefix definition.